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Marist College
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  • 4 Year
  • POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

3399 NORTH RD
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Pioneer Football League
From Marist College

Located on the historic banks of the Hudson River, Marist is a comprehensive, independent institution, that offers students the power of a global university, with the personal touch of a leading liberal arts college. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.”

Marist educates more than 4,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students. We offer 47 undergraduate majors, numerous graduate programs, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy & Physician Assistant program. Marist has a branch campus in Florence, Italy, offering bachelor's & master's degrees, as well as a #1 nationally ranked Study Abroad program.

At Marist, we're proud of the success of our students; 95% of graduates are employed or attending graduate school within 6 months of graduation. We are consistently ranked a “Top 50 College That Creates Futures.”

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Marist College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
26-29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$37,868 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$22,531 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 75 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 127 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 127 responses

Majors

The Power of "And"

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Students get to choose "and," not "or," when it comes to their education. They can easily combine majors, minors, and concentrations to fit their passions through a distinct blend of liberal arts and professional education. The results? Limitless opportunities for learning and collaboration. Students developed into skilled leaders and professionals who are prepared for the ever-changing workplace.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    27%
  • On Campus
    70%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,919 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
556
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 106 responses
  • Friendly
    41%
  • Priveleged
    25%
  • Preppy
    10%
  • Sheltered
    8%
  • I do not look at people this way
    7%
  • Passionate
    6%
  • Outgoing
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
91%
Poll
58%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 144 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 153 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 104 responses
  • Beautiful
    45%
  • Best First Semester that I could've asked for
    13%
  • Home away from home
    11%
  • Feels a little like high school
    10%
  • Been a struggle, but worth it
    7%
  • Best four years of my life
    7%
  • Disorganized
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 47 responses

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